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Enquirer counts down the 20 players projected to be most key to Western Michigan's success in 2018

Wide receiver Keishawn Watson (13) of the Western Michigan Broncos is tackled by safety Khari Willis (27) of the Michigan State Spartans after making a first down during the fourth quarter at Spartan Stadium on September 9, 2017 in East Lansing, Michigan. Michigan State defeated Western Michigan 24-14.(Photo: Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

No. 11: Keishawn Watson

Why he's No. 11: Watson returns as one of WMU's most experienced and dependable receivers. The 6-foot, 185-pound junior led an underperforming group with 41 receptions and seven receiving touchdowns in 2017, and was a perfect 2-for-2 passing for 40 yards and two touchdowns (both to quarterback Jon Wassink). He was clutch in the Broncos' seven-overtime victory at Buffalo with a touchdown reception, touchdown pass and a run for a two-point conversion - all in the extra session. WMU was his only Division 1 offer as a two-star recruit out of Wheaton Warrenville South, the same school that produced head coach Tim Lester and record-breaking receiver and former teammate Corey Davis. A prototypical slot receiver, he is unafraid to go over the middle and make acrobatic catches. He is expected to help move the chains and remain a red zone target while improving on his 9.1 yards per catch average.

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